Alaine23

Stool tests can indeed test for non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. My stool test WAS for gluten sensitivity. That's what I posted above. I've had blood work done & it was negative. Docs & friends suggested the stool test because it picks up levels before the damage is done to your intestines (before levels show up in your blood stream). So, I AM sensitive...

Thanks everyone. See my original post - I've been dairy free for about 2 months as well. Not helping. I also have been keeping a food/meds journal for a few months. Will try some other things. Colleen - I posted my test results because you asked what I was tested for. Thanks all!

Colleen - Here is the result of my stool test: Fecal Anti-gliadin IgA 11 Units (Normal Range is less than 10 Units) As I mentioned, it's not a test for true Celiac disease, it's only a gluten sensitivity test. I was told also that just because my number is only 11 (and normal range starts at 10), that doesn't indicate that I'm less sensitive...

Hi all, I recently removed gluten from my diet. I have not been diagnosed as celiac, but I had a positive stool sensitivity test and I'm trying to see if gluten-free will help with my horrible adult cystic acne as well as muscle issues and chronic fatigue syndrome. I've always had IBS issues, but over the last year I was finally getting my bowels straightened...